Prioritizing our health and well-being is always important for a successful and impactful college experience, butÌý³Ù³ó¾±²õÌýsemester, it’s critical to our success.ÌýLuckily, there are resources to help! The staff at theÌýÌýare here to ensureÌýweÌýhave access toÌý²õ±ð°ù±¹¾±³¦±ð²õ,Ìýprograms and activities, whether we’re online or in-person.ÌýThat hasn’t changed,Ìýeven if a few of their operations have this semester.ÌýBe sure to explore theÌýÌýto know what’s happening this semester!ÌýÌý
TL;DR? Here are theÌý5 things you need to know!Ìý
Appointments and ReservationsÌýÌý
UnlessÌýyou’re going to the Pharmacy,Ìýyou need an appointment or reservation to enter the Barnes Center.ÌýÌý
Appointments for Health Care and CounselingÌýcan be made by calling 315.443.8000.ÌýReservations for Recreation and the Crowley FamilyÌýMindSpaÌýcan be made using the Wellness Portal.ÌýÌý
Once you have a confirmed appointment or reservation, be sure to enter in the right part of the building! For Recreation reservations, you’ll enter under the big metal awningÌýoff ofÌýSims Drive, facing Carnegie Library. For Health Care, Counseling, Health Promotion (including theÌýMindSpaÌýand Meditation Room) and the Pharmacy, you’ll enter through the large wooden doors facing the Physics Building.ÌýÌý
As always, don’t forget your mask!Ìý
Wellness PortalÌýÌý
Almost everyÌýprogram and activity, and fitness equipment,Ìýcan be found and reserved within theÌýÌýincluding:Ìý
- Cardio/Weight AreasÌýÌý
- Challenge CourseÌýÌý
- Climbing WallÌýÌý
- CrowleyÌýFamilyÌýMindSpaÌý
- Group Fitness ClassesÌý
- Ice Sports at Tennity Ice Skating PavilionÌýÌý
- Outdoor Adventure TripsÌýÌý
- Personal TrainingÌý
- PoolÌýÌý
- Safer Sex ExpressÌý
- Wellness Leadership InstituteÌýÌý
Even if you’re familiar with the Wellness Portal, there have been multiple updates since last year, including new locationsÌýand icons.ÌýTo learn more on how to navigate the new layout, be sure to explore theÌýÌýon the Barnes Center website.ÌýÌý
In-Person ProgramsÌýÌý
All in-person programs have been designed with our safety in mind! Masks are required, reduced capacity is in place and social distancing will be enforced. In-personÌýopportunities include multipleÌýspacesÌýwithin the Barnes Center: Crowley FamilyÌýMindSpa, Climbing Wall,ÌýEsportsÌýRoom,ÌýCardio/Weight areas, Ice Sports at Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion and more. Group Fitness classes are also available in a hybrid set up with in-person and virtual classes.ÌýÌý
Know that all equipment is being frequently and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized according to New York State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.ÌýÌý
Virtual ProgramsÌýÌý
In-person programs may not be possible for you right now, and that’s completely OK! There are plenty of virtual opportunitiesÌýat the Barnes CenterÌýto take advantage of this semester.ÌýBe sure to check out:ÌýÌý
- Intramural SportsÌý
- Virtual Group Fitness ClassesÌý
- Virtual Health Hubs and Pet Therapy onÌýÌý
- Wellness Leadership InstituteÌý
Don’t miss out on the Barnes Center’s various YouTube videos, too! There are guided meditations, at-home workouts, mindfulness exercises and more. Learn more and explore on theÌý!Ìý
What’sÌýUnavailableÌýÌý
InÌýalignment withÌýpublic health guidelines, aÌýfew things are currently unavailable this fall. If anything changes, the Barnes Center website and social media () will let everyone know as soon as possible. Here’s a list of what’s currently unavailable:ÌýÌý
- Basketball and Volleyball CourtsÌýÌý
- Flanagan Gymnasium (Currently being used as the campus COVID-19 Testing Facility.)Ìý
- Locker Rooms (except for limited pool use)Ìý
- Otto’s Juice BoxÌý
- PrettymanÌýSpa PoolÌý
- SoulScapeÌýÌý
- Team Sports ActivitiesÌý
- Walters Pet Therapy RoomÌýÌý